Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany

Prince Edward
Duke of York and Albany
Born(1739-03-25)25 March 1739
Norfolk House, St James's Square, Westminster
Died17 September 1767(1767-09-17) (aged 28)
Prince's Palace, Monaco-Ville
Burial1 November 1767
Names
Edward Augustus
HouseHanover
FatherFrederick, Prince of Wales
MotherPrincess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha
Signature
Military career
Allegiance Great Britain
Branch Royal Navy
Years of service1759–1767
RankAdmiral of the Blue
Battles / wars

Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany (Edward Augustus; 25 March 1739 – 17 September 1767) was a younger brother of George III of the United Kingdom and the second son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.